Guest house · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Rest wellnear the Sacred City
Spotless rooms for one to six guests, a home-cooked Sri Lankan breakfast and a family team that makes you feel at home, about 12 minutes from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
4.838 Google reviews · 8.7/10 on Booking.com4.8
Google rating
38
Google reviews
9.1
Cleanliness on Booking.com
12 min
To Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi by car
24/7
Front desk
Why Nil Manel
A guest house that feels like home
Nil manel is the blue water lily, Sri Lanka's national flower. Our guest house takes the same idea: simple, calm and cared for. Guests come back for three things.
Spotless rooms
Guests score our cleanliness 9.1 out of 10. Floors polished, linen crisp, bathrooms gleaming, every day.
Breakfast people talk about
Roti from the pan, kiribath, pittu and curries, served on the balcony from 07:30.
Real Sri Lankan hospitality
A friendly owner and a team who help with taxis, bikes, tours and anything else you need.
The practical things, free
Free WiFi, free private parking and a front desk that is open 24 hours.
Your stay
Everything you need, in one calm place
Rooms & suites
Eight room types for one to six guests, each with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
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Breakfast & home-style dining
A home-cooked Sri Lankan breakfast buffet every morning, room service and a shared kitchen.
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Airport transfers & transport
Airport shuttle, taxis, car hire and bike hire, arranged by the front desk.
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Family & group stays
Rooms for up to six, a shared kitchen and lounge, and plenty of space for groups.
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Sacred City sightseeing base
10 to 18 minutes from the great stupas, with help planning your days.
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Rooms
Eight ways to sleep well
From a budget single to a family room for six. Every room has a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Sleeps 1Budget Single Room
1 single bed
Sleeps 2Double Room
1 double bed
Sleeps 2Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 double bed or twin beds
Sleeps 4Deluxe Triple Room
2 extra-large double beds
Sleeps 4Standard Quadruple Room
2 large double beds
Sleeps 4Deluxe Quadruple Room
2 double beds
- Sleeps 6
Family Room with Private Bathroom
1 double bed and 2 extra-large double beds
Sleeps 4Presidential Suite
1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Breakfast · 07:30–10:00
Mornings taste of home cooking
Our breakfast is a buffet of traditional Sri Lankan dishes made in our own kitchen: pol roti, kiribath with lunu miris, pittu, dhal and curries, warm dishes and fresh fruit. Vegetarian options every day.
Breakfast & dining
Guest reviews
What our guests say
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google and 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com.
4.8/ 5
From 38 reviews · Read on Google
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8.7/ 10 · Fabulous
From 42 reviews · Read on Booking.com
- Cleanliness
- 9.1
- Staff
- 9.1
- Value for money
- 8.9
- Comfort
- 8.8
- Location
- 8.6
- Facilities
- 8.3
Staff 9.1
Hospitality that feels like home
The point guests raise most often. Visitors from Thailand, Norway, New Zealand, France and across Sri Lanka single out the friendly, humble owner and a team that serves with a smile.
Most-mentioned topic
A breakfast worth getting up for
Guests describe the breakfast as exceptional: traditional Sri Lankan dishes, simple and authentic, eaten together at the long table on the balcony.
Cleanliness 9.1
Spotless and comfortable
Clean, well-kept rooms and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere come up again and again, along with spacious rooms and good beds.
Location
Minutes from the Sacred City
We are on Kamkaru Mawatha, Anuradhapura, off Airport Road. Approximate drive times from our door:
- Isurumuniya Temple10 min
- Mirisawetiya Stupa11 min
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi12 min
- Lovamahapaya12 min
- Ranmasu Uyana12 min
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya14 min
- Thuparamaya14 min
- Jetavanaramaya14 min
- Tissa Wewa14 min
- Abhayagiri Monastery18 min
- Samadhi Buddha Statue18 min
- Mihintale25 min
Day trips: Mihintale, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Vavuniya, Trincomalee. Plan your sightseeing
Front desk open now · 24 hours
Check-in 14:00–22:00 · Check-out by 11:00
Good to know
Quick answers
The questions guests ask us most before they arrive.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Please tell us your expected arrival time in advance, either when you book or by WhatsApp on 077 756 1970, so someone is ready to welcome you and hand over your room.
Is breakfast available?
Yes. Breakfast is served every day from 07:30 to 10:00 as a buffet of home-cooked Sri Lankan and Asian dishes, with vegetarian options, warm dishes and fresh fruit. Guests regularly mention it as a highlight. Ask us whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book.
Can you arrange an airport transfer?
Yes. We offer a paid airport shuttle and can also arrange taxis and car hire. Send us your flight details and the number of people travelling by WhatsApp or through the booking form, and we will confirm the pick-up time and price for your journey before you arrive.
How far is the hotel from the Sacred City sites?
Most of the main sites are 10 to 18 minutes away by car: Isurumuniya about 10 minutes, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi 12, Ruwanweli Maha Seya, Thuparamaya and Jetavanaramaya about 14, and Abhayagiri about 18. Mihintale is roughly 25 minutes away. We can arrange a driver or bikes.
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Send a booking request and we reply to confirm your room and price. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp us; the front desk is open 24 hours.